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Bigmode Game Jam 2026: Missed the Deadline, Built It Anyway

Got pneumonia two days into Bigmode Game Jam 2026 and missed the deadline. I made the game anyways. Here’s what worked and what didn’t.

By Mitchell, 5 monthsMarch 11, 2026 ago